To House the Pilgrims

Georg Pencz

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three individuals interacting at the threshold of a door. The scene is depicted within a circular frame and is rendered in an intricate and detailed engraving style. The main figure on the left is clothed in a long robe and large hat, with one hand raised as if gesturing, while holding a cane with the other hand. The central figure, a woman, is wearing a headscarf and long dress, and is depicted with a hand resting on the shoulder of the man on the left, holding a small purse. The third figure stands at a doorway, with one foot on the threshold. The background shows a textured wall and cobbled ground. The engraving displays attention to the folds and textures of the clothing, as well as the facial expressions and body language of each individual.